The KIDS COUNT Data Book provides a detailed picture of how children are faring in the United States, ranking states on overall child well-being and domains. The Data Book also contains key indicators covering economic well-being, education, health and family and community. Each year, the release of the Data Book generates significant media attention and a unique opportunity to discuss ways of improving the lives of children and families. View the latest Data Book.

The most visible KIDS COUNT product is the KIDS COUNT Data Book, which for 25 editions has used a set of indicators to track the well-being of children at the state and national levels. The Data Book includes a ranking for each state based on a composite KIDS COUNT Index that combines key indicators into an overall measure of child well-being. The variables in the index represent several dimensions of child well-being, reflect outcomes for children at different stages of life and are measured consistently across states over time. The index consists of the following 16 indicators:

KIDS COUNT National Outreach Partners
Our national outreach partners help elevate KIDS COUNT data and analysis through a larger network of nonprofits, philanthropies, advocacy organizations and researchers. Each year, these partners work to share the latest KIDS COUNT research with their respective stakeholders.

Population Reference Bureau
The Population Reference Bureau analyzes demographic and trend data for the national KIDS COUNT project, including the KIDS COUNT Data Center. The organization also is a thought partner on indicator development and index construction.